{
  "id": 10450803,
  "title": "Max Scherzer to retire after Blue Jays elimination?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/max-scherzer-to-retire-after-blue-jays-elimination",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-28T12:52:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/canada-news-max-scherzer-to-retire-after-blue-jays-elimination-toronto-star-reveals-when-he-will-decide-after-possible-final-mlb-start/articleshow/134542936.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Max Scherzer, the 42-year-old Toronto Blue Jays star, has not yet determined whether he will retire or continue his Major League Baseball career. After the Blue Jays' playoff elimination, Scherzer indicated he would wait until later in the off-season before making his decision. In a recent game against the Cincinnati Reds, Scherzer delivered a notable performance, throwing seven innings and allowing only one earned run while striking out seven batters. This performance has added another layer of uncertainty to his retirement decision. Scherzer, who has won three Cy Young Awards and been an All-Star eight times, has expressed his desire to compete rather than retire. His decision remains uncertain, with the possibility of him returning for one more season on the horizon.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}